Guidelet: Plovdiv - 8000 Years of History at One Place
A travel guide to Plovdiv | Target Market: tourists, everyone | A travel guide by: Симеон Кръстев
8000 years of history combined together - that's what the second biggest city in Bulgaria actually is. If you ever visit this unique place which combines modern and ancient in a never-seen-before way, make sure to check all the historical monuments mentioned in this guide.
Summary of points of interest in this travel guide to Plovdiv
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Античният театър на Филипопол (The ancient theatre of Philippopolis)a day,lunch,dinner,night option
Античният театър на Филипопол (The ancient theatre of Philippopolis)
Why visit:
One of the best preserved ancient theatres in the world, built in 2nd century B.C.. It is currently working as a stage and you can visit a concert or other event in it. It is very beautiful and from it you can see the whole of Plovdiv.a day,lunch,dinner,night option
at ул. Цар Ивайло & ул. Хемус
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Античният стадион на Филипопол (Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis)
Why visit:
The ancient stadium of Philippopolis was built in the beginning of the 2nd century BC by Hadrian. It was 240 m long, 50 m wide and could accommodate 30 000 viewers. Now a part of it is exposed and restored, while the rest lies under Plovdiv's city centre.a day,lunch,dinner,night option
at пл. Римски Стадион
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Античен Одеон (Odeon)
Why visit:
The Odeon - the ancient Forum of Philippopolis - was the core of the city between the 1st and 4th century AC. Now it is restored and serves as a venue for various events. It is really picturesque and you can feel the spirit of Plovdiv in it.a day,lunch,dinner,night option
at Otets Paisiy 40
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Небет тепе (Стражеви хълм)
Why visit:
The place where it all started - the first settlers of the settlement we know today as Plovdiv lived here. You can still see the wals and the ruins of some of the dwellings. This is one of the highest natural points in Plovdiv and you can see the whole city from here!a day,lunch,dinner,night option
at ул. Д-р Стоян Чомаков
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The Archaeological Underpass /Подлез Археологически/
Why visit:
In the Archaeological underpass is preserved and exposed unique floor decoration of aristocratic home from the end of the 3rd century. It is also known as the home 'Airene' because of the image of a woman with this name found there.a day,lunch,dinner option
at Tsar Boris III Obedinitel bul./Patriarh Evtimii Street
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Баня Старинна
Why visit:
Known also as Chifte Bania (Because it had compartments for men and women, this is an old Turkish bathroom built in the 16th century. Now it is restored and the original spirit and atmosphere of the place are preserved, so you can really feel what it was like to use this bath.a day,lunch,dinner option
at бул. 6-ти септември 179
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Регионален Археологически Музей (Regional Archaeological Museum)
Why visit:
The Regional Archaeological Museum of Plovdiv stores and exhibits artifacts from the more than 8000 years history of the city. The museum has more than 80 000 units, including the Panagyurishte gold treasure.a day,lunch,dinner option
at Пл. Съединение 1
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Къщата На Никола Недкович ( The House Of Nikola Nedkovich )
Why visit:
This exquisite Renaissance house is built in 1863 in the European classicism style. It was owned by the famous merchant and Renaissance activist Nicola Nedkovich. Now it is preserved and restored and you can see how it looked like when the Nedkovich family lived in it (most of their possessions are also present).a day,lunch,dinner option
at Цанко Лавренов 3
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Балабанова къща
Why visit:
Balabanov's house was built in the beginning of the 18th century and was owned by the famous public man Balabanov. The house is an emblem of the cultural life in Plovdiv and it hosts various cultural events - theatre plays, concerts, exhibitions and literature events.a day,lunch,dinner option
at ул. Константин Стойлов
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Georgiadi's House
Why visit:
The Georgiadi's house in Plovdiv hosts one of the four exhibitions of the Regional Historical Museum of Plovdiv - 'Renaissance'. The house was built in 1848 and was owned by the rich Plovdiv merchant Dimitar Georgiadi. Y ou can see the original furniture and appearance of the house as well as various expositions and objects from that time.a day,lunch,dinner option
at 1A Tsanko Lavrenov Street
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Къща-музей
Why visit:
Built in 1835-1840, the Hindliyan's house was owned by the rich merchant and farmer Stepan Hindliyan. It is one of the most beautiful and rich Renaissance houses in Bulgaria. It is connected with the Balabanov's house through a passage. You can really feel the 19th century atmosphere here.a day,lunch,dinner option
at 4 Artin Gidikov street
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Къща-музей
Why visit:
The unique house of the founder of Bulgarian publishing - the stationer Hristo Gruev Danov, is now a museum. It hosts the exhibition 'The publishing of books in Plovdiv and the Plovdiv region during the Bulgarian Renaissance', which is really worth seeing.a day,lunch,dinner option
at ул. Съборна
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Етнографски музей
Why visit:
The Ethnographic museum in Plovdiv is hosted by the Renaissance house of the Plovdiv merchant Argir Kumyudjioglu. It has a unique yard with a garden and hosts hundreds of objects that were part of the everyday life of people during the Renaissance. It hosts occasional events like exhibitions and literary meetings.a day,lunch,dinner option
at ул. Д-р Стоян Чомаков 2
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Icon Gallery
Why visit:
The building of the icon gallery is located in the yard of the oldest Christian church in Plovdiv - St. St. Constantine and Helen, a sight of Christian martyrdom and suppression during the 3rd century. The exhibition includes icons from the period 15th - 19th century, mainly from South Bulgaria.a day,lunch,dinner option
at 24 Saborna stret
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Градска Художестввна Галерия
Why visit:
The Arts Gallery of Plovdiv was built in 1882. It has 8 halls with about 230 pictures by famous Bulgarian artists. The archive includes works by various foreign artists.a day,lunch,dinner option
at 15 Kniaz Alexander I street
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Жълтото училище
Why visit:
The 'Todor Samodumov' school (known as the Yellow School because the building is painted in bright yellow) is the first Bulgarian high school, founded in Plovdiv in 1868. It is the only old social building that is still serves its purpose - it is a working high-school and it is absolutely worth visiting.a day,lunch,dinner option
at ул. Цар Ивайло
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Альоша (Aliosha Monument)
Why visit:
On one of the hills in Plovdiv /known as tepe/tepeta /, you can see the monument of the Soviet Army, known as Alyosha - a man with the height of 10.5 metres. The hill itself has altitude of 234 metres and on it there is a second monument in honour of those who lost their lives during the Russo-Turkish Liberation war. The hill uncovers a great landscape including most of Plovdiv and a great part of South Bulgaria.a day,lunch option
at Бунарджик тепе
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зала
Why visit:
The museum of the Unification is located at 1 Unification square. In front of it you can see the famous Unification monument. The hall that currently hosts the museum was built in 1885 and is still used for various cultural events. Its permanent exposition includes hundreds of objects related to the Bulgarian unification in 1885 - weapons, uniforms etc.a day,lunch,dinner option
at площад Съединение 1, Plovdiv
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Католическа Катедрала Свети Лудвиг - The Cathedral St.Louis (Sveti Lu
Why visit:
The cathedral was built in 1899 and its belfry was built with funds from Pope Leo XIII in 1902. It is the burial location of Princess Maria Louise of Bulgaria.a day,lunch,dinner option
at 3 Boulevard Knyaginya Maria Luisa
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Св.св. Константин и Елена
Why visit:
This is the oldest orthodox church in Plovdiv and it is still working. In the end of the early ancient era this place was an early Christian temple devoted to Severian and Mnemos, who died for their faith together with the 38 martyrs from Plovdiv, who were killed during the rule of Emperor Diocletian.a day,lunch,dinner option
at ул. Съборна
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Джумая джамия (Dzhumaya Mosque)
Why visit:
One of the oldest Ottoman temples on the Balkans, it was built in the period 1421-1451 at the place of the demolished Bulgarian church with patron St Petka of Turnovo. On the south-east corner of the building you can see a sundial - donation from a Russian officer.a day,lunch,dinner option
at pl Dzhumaya
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Синагога
Why visit:
The synagogue in Plovdiv is one of the oldest cultural monuments in the city. It's activity dates back to 3-4 century. The current building is from 1887.a day,lunch,dinner option
at Цар Калоян
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Арменска църква Свети Кеворк
Why visit:
The Armenian Church St Kevork is build in 1828 by architects from Asia Minor. It is an important cultural monument in Plovdiv.a day,lunch,dinner option
at 2 Turist street
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